Abstract
Immersive Technologies (ImTs), such as virtual reality (VR) And augmented reality
(AR) Offer a promising avenue to enhance safety in the construction industry by
enriching training with improved knowledge, skills, effectiveness, and accessibility, while promoting a robust safety culture. Despite recognising the value of integrating ImTs into construction safety training and the considerable research devoted to its technical aspects, organisations face challenges in its adoption. The lack of standardised frameworks and reliance on outdated training methods are major barriers, hindering the full realisation of ImT's benefits for safety training. This study aims to establish an organisational readiness model that identifies critical attributes for successful ImTs implementation. Through a combination of systematic literature review (SLR) And questionnaire-based expert verification, fourteen organisational
attributes were identified, and grouped into three categories: people and
organisational structure, technology, and lifecycle costs. This insight could help
organisations better understand their capabilities and prepare plans for implementing ImTs in safety training. Highlighting the need for an ImTs maturity model tailored to organisational needs, this research underscores the potential of ImTs to revolutionise safety training in construction.
(AR) Offer a promising avenue to enhance safety in the construction industry by
enriching training with improved knowledge, skills, effectiveness, and accessibility, while promoting a robust safety culture. Despite recognising the value of integrating ImTs into construction safety training and the considerable research devoted to its technical aspects, organisations face challenges in its adoption. The lack of standardised frameworks and reliance on outdated training methods are major barriers, hindering the full realisation of ImT's benefits for safety training. This study aims to establish an organisational readiness model that identifies critical attributes for successful ImTs implementation. Through a combination of systematic literature review (SLR) And questionnaire-based expert verification, fourteen organisational
attributes were identified, and grouped into three categories: people and
organisational structure, technology, and lifecycle costs. This insight could help
organisations better understand their capabilities and prepare plans for implementing ImTs in safety training. Highlighting the need for an ImTs maturity model tailored to organisational needs, this research underscores the potential of ImTs to revolutionise safety training in construction.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 40th Annual ARCOM Conference |
| Editors | Craig Thomson, Christopher J. Neilson |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | Association of Researchers in Construction Management |
| Pages | 269-278 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780995546387 |
| Publication status | Published - 4 Sept 2024 |
| Event | 40th Annual Conference on Association of Researchers in Construction Management - London, United Kingdom Duration: 2 Sept 2024 → 4 Sept 2024 |
Conference
| Conference | 40th Annual Conference on Association of Researchers in Construction Management |
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| Abbreviated title | ARCOM 2024 |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | London |
| Period | 2/09/24 → 4/09/24 |
Keywords
- immersive Technologies
- organisation readiness;
- construction safety
- health and safety
- training annotation consistency